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as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
just glanced at the instructions before assembling the bike glanced over his shoulder to see if she was still there
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
diamonds glancing in the display case
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Recent Examples of glance
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
Upon first glance, the new Legally Bronze Bronzer is nothing like the original.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 May 2026
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
YouTube says the new label is intended to be clear and easy to glance at.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
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Noun
The ball appeared to cross the goal line upon first glance, drawing roars from the nearby River Guard supporters group mere feet away, but the watching linesman ruled the ball wasn’t completely over the line and called for play to continue.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
Upon first glance, the new Legally Bronze Bronzer is nothing like the original.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 May 2026
Verb
In interviews, watch who glances at whom before answering.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
YouTube says the new label is intended to be clear and easy to glance at.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance
Noun
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Humanoid robots wearing designer outfits walked alongside human models at a fashion show in Seoul this week, offering a glimpse into how South Korea’s technology industry imagines a future where robots are not just tools, but participants in everyday cultural life.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Alonzo Alvarez has showcased glimpses of his talents throughout his freshman season with the Miami Hurricanes.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Finally, with two out in the fourth inning, Gabriel Moreno bounced a double up the right-field line for the Diamondbacks’ first hit of the game.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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During extra time English striker Geoff Hurst unleashed a shot that hit the underside of the crossbar, bounced onto (or just behind, depending on your perspective) the goal line, and was cleared.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Bass peeked around the back doors of a supporter’s Venice home Sunday afternoon to cheers from several dozen supporters at an intimate event.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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My trusty spreadsheet peeked at building permits filed in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties and found that developers in the 12 months ending in March had plans approved for the most housing since August 2007.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The modern kitchen, with gleaming marble countertops, leads to a punchy red-orange dining room heated up by a corner fireplace.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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Others lay flat on the cold desert sand, getting tips on how to make their mobile phones take long-exposure pictures to see the galaxy gleaming overhead.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Other notable infielders on non-contending teams who might be worth a look include Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards, Angels shortstop Zach Neto and Giants utility man Casey Schmitt.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Participants, who paid a $75 registration fee, received a white dress, a platinum-blond wig, cat-eye sunglasses, and a martini glass to complete the iconic look.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Can Wembanyama's rebounding reach, all-time status?—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Should the front office prioritize players who can continue to take some of the rebounding and defensive burden off of Tatum to reduce the physical burden on him during his first full year back?—
Jay King,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Miller, 26, flashed potential with the Rangers but also struggled at times, playing for three coaching staffs and frequently being deployed in matchup minutes with mismatched partners.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Worthy, who finished with 42 receptions for 532 yards and one touchdown in 2025, his second season in the NFL, flashed some highlight receptions from Mahomes during Thursday’s 7-on-7.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Verb
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In the warmer months, don’t skip a ride on The Morgan, Sagamore’s cruising vessel that glides around Lake George.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The scene was genuinely awful to watch, but the movie—a story of plague, passion, period costumes, and an unwashed man in a tunic skipping town to cure writer’s block—ended up thrilling us; the portrayal of two creative minds working together (and apart) was, oddly, familiar.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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